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A large red wooden structure has popped up on Almary Green near the entrance of Norwich Cathedral. The church-like form houses a torn red cloak - come and see the Cloak of St Martin for yourself and reflect on themes of community, history and social justice.

David Powles is to join St Martins as the charity's new Chief Executive. David is a long-standing supporter of St Martins, having worked closely with us during his time as editor of the EDP, as a volunteer, and as a valued member of our Advisory Board.

Eaton Golf Club in Norwich is holding their Captain's Charity Golf Day in support of St Martins on Friday 26th June

174 socks and chocs have been distributed to people living in our hostels around the city. Pat and Richard Thorpe co-ordinated the effort, which was supported by Witard Road Baptist Church and the Rackheath Women’s Institute.

Government figures reported a reduction in the number of people sleeping rough in the Norwich, at a time when national figures show an increase across the country.

After eight years at the helm of Norwich homelessness charity St Martins, Chief Executive Dr Jan Sheldon has announced that she will retire this summer.

Internationally acclaimed artist Hardy Gru will be running two free workshops in Norwich on March 27 and 28 as part of a collaborative project with Norwich Cathedral and St Martins.

We need to understand what young people think about homelessness and we’d like your advice on how we can engage better with you. We know you are our supporters of the future.  

Many of the people we support at St Martins are referred to CGL (Change Grow Live) for behaviour change around their alcohol and drug use.

Around 50 people swapped their mattresses for the cold flagstones of the Cloister at Norwich Cathedral as part of a Sleep Out to raise money and awareness about homelessness.